This graduate program is designed as an optional course of study to the traditional Ph.D. in Chemistry for students with backgrounds in engineering (civil, environmental and chemical engineering) and other sciences (physics, biology, etc.) as well as chemistry. Candidates will be exposed to advanced course work in chemistry and environmental engineering and will be able to choose an area of specialization that best suits their interests and previous experience. A combination of faculty from Chemistry, Work Environment and Civil Engineering with a variety of research expertise gives this program unique characteristics and affords the student the opportunity to perform practical interdisciplinary research. It is expected that most students will require at least four years beyond the Bachelor's degree and two years past the Master's degree.
Program Outline
A total of 48 credits are required for the Ph.D. program. Of these, at least 30 credits must be in course work exclusive of seminar and the rest is usually in thesis research. Courses shown below are divided into three categories:
core course requirements (9 credits),
areas of specialization (12 credits), and
elective courses (9 credits).
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January 2025
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell,
Massachusetts,
01854, United States
Applicant will have an earned bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: chemistry, chemical or civil engineering, biology, environmental sciences, geology or physics. Students will be expected to have satisfactorily completed undergraduate courses in analytical, organic, and physical chemistry, physics and calculus. However, applicants who have not completed courses in these areas may remedy their deficiencies while in the program and, therefore, are encouraged to apply. The GRE is no longer required. Admissions will be determined by a committee consisting of faculty active in the program.
English language proficiency:
Minimum 79 TOEFL score; 6.5 IELTS score
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The university has an excellent graduate employment rate, with 98 percent of graduates employed, in grad school or volunteering within six months.
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